Boomer’s journey began after a painful breakup left him searching for purpose. He discovered that helping strangers—whether it’s a smile, a “hello,” or a small deed—could lift his own spirits and even save lives.
During our conversation Boomer drills down into the habits that transformed his mindset:
- Continuous Repetition – swapping negative thoughts for positive ones, dozens of times a day, until the new wiring feels natural.
- Gratitude Journaling – writing down five things he’s thankful for each night to reinforce a grateful outlook.
- Turning Adversity into Growth – seeing every setback as a “blessing in disguise” that fuels personal development and a stronger work ethic.
Whether you’re looking to reboot your mindset, add a weekly kindness habit, or simply feel inspired by a story of turning pain into purpose, this episode is packed with actionable insights and a call to action you won’t want to miss.
Stay tuned, press play, and let’s keep seeking—and spreading—gratitude together. 🎧✨
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Timestamps:
02:10 – Boomer’s breakup as the catalyst that pushed him toward helping others.
02:51 – Reference to a study: a stranger’s smile can deter a suicide attempt.
03:19 – Motivation to use good deeds to potentially save lives; acknowledging his privileged background.
04:03 – The idea for One A Week formed in summer 2017.
04:24 – Launch with a friend on Jan 1 2018; 13 months of activity.
04:42 – Impact: over 3,500 social‑media posts, building a kindness community.
05:37 – The importance of feeling appreciated for acts of kindness.
06:07 – Analogy to reward loops in school; discussion about motives behind sharing deeds.
06:59 – Sharing acts inspires others; real‑world feedback from participants.
07:24 – Even if motives aren’t pure, the outcome (kindness) still matters and creates habit.
08:13 – Repeating kindness weekly turns it into a natural habit.
08:46 – Even when kindness isn’t visible around us, we can be the change.
09:30 – Boomer’s definition of gratitude: appreciating basic things many take for granted.
10:38 – Using contrast (others’ hardships) to deepen personal gratitude.
11:27 – The breakup as the moment Boomer truly “discovered” gratitude.
12:44 – Three pillars of his mental shift: good acts, positive reframing, gratitude journaling.
13:12 – The intense repetition required to move from negative to positive thinking.
13:32 – Continuous cycle of doing good, thinking good, being good.
14:14 – Mental fatigue and setbacks, but gradual improvement over months.
15:17 – Two‑year transformation: more confidence, selflessness, positivity.
15:43 – Viewing painful experiences as blessings in disguise.
16:07 – Negative events can become catalysts for personal growth.
16:51 – Choice matters: we can decide to let adversity make us stronger.
18:02 – Balancing personal control with belief in a larger, comforting picture.
19:15 – Encouragement for listeners facing tough times to seek the hidden light.
20:07 – How the One A Week project reshaped Boomer’s work ethic and selflessness.
21:19 – Unexpected benefits: increased efficiency in fitness and other areas.
22:25 – Karma perspective: giving kindness brings it back to you.
22:53 – No specific gratitude quote, but wisdom distilled from the conversation.
24:00 – Advice to his younger self: consciously appreciate what you have.
26:09 – Influence of Gary Vaynerchuk on his mindset and gratitude.
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